Arizona officials seize 2 tigers from backyards

PHOENIX—Arizona wildlife officials have seized two tigers that were being kept in backyards in the Phoenix area.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department received reports Dec. 27 about a man posting pictures of himself with his two pet tigers online.

Game and Fish biologist Randy Babb says the first tiger was found rope-tied in a Phoenix backyard on New Year's Eve. The second tiger was located three days later in suburban Gilbert and was being kept in a large dog kennel.

Both tigers are about 8 months old, 200 pounds and appear to be in good health.

Babb says they'll be taken to live at a wildlife preserve in Prescott.

Officials say the animals' owner will be cited when he's located because Arizona prohibits the possession of all wild carnivores.